MPCSWA Sunday Seminar: Autism in Psychotherapy

About our presenter: Erin Brandel Dykhuizen, MA, MSW, LICSW (https://erinbdlicsw.com/) (she/her), is a psychotherapist in private practice. She specializes in helping autistic adults and ADHDers resolve chronic pain and trauma and appreciate their unique strengths while viewing their limitations within the social context. Erin holds a Masters in Clinical Social Work from St. Catherine University/University of St. Thomas, a Master of Arts from Yale University, and a Bachelor's degree from Grinnell College. She has been a clinical social worker for over 15 years and is certified in Clinical Hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, certified in Prolonged Exposure Therapy by the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, trained in EMDR, and an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider.  Erin is a mother to three neurodivergent kids, and was recently diagnosed with ADHD and autism herself. She is also an award-winning (5th place, but it still counts!) crop artist, enthusiastic native plant gardener, and a budding encaustic painter.